# Ghana romance‑scam pastor arrest > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-romancescam-pastor-arrest > Updated: 2026-07-28T16:24:58.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Ghana Police arrested Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng, a 35‑year‑old online pastor, and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah after uncovering a multi‑year romance‑scam. Kwarteng used an Instagram persona to promise marriage, present promise rings, and meet victims’ families, then obtained intimate images and blackmailed the women for money while also running a fictitious tyre‑import scheme. Seven victims—including an ambassador and businesswomen—reported losses dating back to 2021, with amounts such as US$33,000 and GH₵25,000 taken from individual complainants. Both suspects were arraigned before Accra Circuit Court 1 on six counts of conspiracy to commit crime, fraud by false pretences and non‑consensual sharing of intimate images. Kwarteng was remanded in police custody; Amoasah was released on bail of GH₵100,000 with sureties. The hearing was adjourned to 6 August 2026, and police say further complaints continue to be received as investigations proceed. ## Claims - Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng was arrested by the Ghana Police Service on suspicion of operating a romance scam. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-07-28: Ghana pastor Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng arrested on romance fraud and image‑sharing charges Ghana police arrested online pastor Nana Yaw Bonsu Kwarteng and his wife Sally Akosua Amoasah for a romance scam that defrauded women, blackmailed them with intimate images and ran a bogus tyre business; they f 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-police-detain-suspected-romance-scam-pastor-nana-kwarteng ### 2026-06-29: Ghanaian woman arrested in Kwadaso after ghost‑disguise break‑in TikTok star Nana Akua was arrested in Kwadaso, Ghana after breaking into a late friend’s home dressed as a ghost, allegedly stealing clothing for a ritual; police are investigating. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanaian-woman-arrested-in-kwadaso-after-ghostdisguise-breakin --- Cite as: Ghana romance‑scam pastor arrest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-romancescam-pastor-arrest